as in cat
a small domestic animal known for catching mice fed his pussy only the finest fish for her supper

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Noun
  • Hearts have been melted by a black cat who instantly took on a nurturing and paternal role when his owner fostered a tiny rescue kitten.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The cat may jump out of the bag while Venus squares off with Uranus.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hearts have been melted by a black cat who instantly took on a nurturing and paternal role when his owner fostered a tiny rescue kitten.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Under the plan, the cost of adopting a kitten would jump to $200 from $150, while puppy adoption fees would rise to $300 from $250.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
    Tim Padgett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Doja Cat is certainly stepping her kitty up.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
  • Another reviewer mentioned that even kitties enjoy watching it from indoors.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Pussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pussy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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